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Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Vail, CO | leisure | 1 to 2 hours
At 8,200 feet, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is the world's highest botanical garden — and the only one in North America dedicated to alpine plant species and their habitats. Over 3,000 species wind along paths beside the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, organized by habitat from alpine meadows to boreal rock gardens. Named in honor of Betty Ford in 1988, the gardens draw 200,000-plus visitors annually and are free to visit every day of the year from dawn to dusk. A suggested $20 donation supports the conservation mission. Guided tours are available seasonally; visit in summer for peak wildflower bloom.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: Free, donations acceptedDuration: 1 to 2 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: (970) 476-0103
522 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, CO 81657, USA
Overview
At 8,200 feet, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is the world's highest botanical garden — and the only one in North America dedicated to alpine plant species and their habitats. Over 3,000 species wind along paths beside the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, organized by habitat from alpine meadows to boreal rock gardens. Named in honor of Betty Ford in 1988, the gardens draw 200,000-plus visitors annually and are free to visit every day of the year from dawn to dusk. A suggested $20 donation supports the conservation mission. Guided tours are available seasonally; visit in summer for peak wildflower bloom.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Free, donations accepted
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
At 8,200 feet, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is the world's highest botanical garden — and the only one in North America dedicated to alpine plant species and their habitats. Over 3,000 species wind along paths beside the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, organized by habitat from alpine meadows to boreal rock gardens. Named in honor of Betty Ford in 1988, the gardens draw 200,000-plus visitors annually and are free to visit every day of the year from dawn to dusk. A suggested $20 donation supports the conservation mission. Guided tours are available seasonally; visit in summer for peak wildflower bloom.
Activity Level: leisure
Costs: Free, donations acceptedDuration: 1 to 2 hours
Open Hours
- SundayDawn to dusk
- MondayDawn to dusk
- TuesdayDawn to dusk
- WednesdayDawn to dusk
- ThursdayDawn to dusk
- FridayDawn to dusk
- SaturdayDawn to dusk
*Hours subject to change.
Visit the company's website for current details.
Phone: (970) 476-0103
522 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, CO 81657, USA
Overview
At 8,200 feet, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is the world's highest botanical garden — and the only one in North America dedicated to alpine plant species and their habitats. Over 3,000 species wind along paths beside the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, organized by habitat from alpine meadows to boreal rock gardens. Named in honor of Betty Ford in 1988, the gardens draw 200,000-plus visitors annually and are free to visit every day of the year from dawn to dusk. A suggested $20 donation supports the conservation mission. Guided tours are available seasonally; visit in summer for peak wildflower bloom.
Activity Type: leisure
Costs: Free, donations accepted
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Inhaven Insights
Elevation and Scale
The world's highest botanical garden at 8,200 feet, with 3,000-plus alpine plant species.
Alpine Conservation
The only botanical garden in North America dedicated exclusively to alpine plant preservation.
Best in Summer
Visit June through August for peak wildflower bloom; gardens open dawn to dusk year-round.
Inhaven Insights
What's great
Elevation and Scale
The world's highest botanical garden at 8,200 feet, with 3,000-plus alpine plant species.
What's unique
Alpine Conservation
The only botanical garden in North America dedicated exclusively to alpine plant preservation.
What's worth knowing
Best in Summer
Visit June through August for peak wildflower bloom; gardens open dawn to dusk year-round.
